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GX03 JRU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,391 mi
Last recorded87,391 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 JRU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 87,391 miles

Boot lid slightly loose support arm defective (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mounting clip damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front aim not very much visible (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

horn not sound accurately,

Fail 17 Sep 2025 87,310 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested can not move freely by hand seriously jammed (1.2.1 (g))

Service brake grabbing severely can not preform the brake test danger for further damage for braking system (1.2.1 (c))

Boot lid slightly loose support arm defective (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mounting clip damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front aim not very much visible (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

horn not sound accurately,

Pass 5 Oct 2024 84,615 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear light lens damage

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 84,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear light lens damage

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 81,792 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 81,792 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 78,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,609 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion under side

Fail 29 Sep 2020 77,609 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion under side

Pass 30 Mar 2019 75,921 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 74,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2018 74,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 73,720 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 73,720 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front headlamp damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 72,650 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,050 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,641 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 65,629 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Slight play Front anti roll bar drop link mounting bushes.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 63,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play Front anti roll bar drop link mounting bushes.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front anti rool bar drop links arms, nearisde and offside, rubber mountings worn, but not resulting in excessive movement at this time.

Front brake discs worn,.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,946 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,110 miles

front brake discs wearing low

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low on outer secondary tread pattern

Pass 14 Mar 2007 38,347 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 29,849 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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GX03 JRU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX03 JRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX03 JRU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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